Max Koppers

Dr. Max Koppers is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Functional Genomics. His research focuses on mRNA trafficking and local protein synthesis in neurons, with particular emphasis on the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in presynaptic function and neurodegenerative diseases.

Research interests include:

• Molecular mechanisms of neuronal mRNA localization
• ER-mediated regulation of translation
• Pathogenic links to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Subcellular proteomics
• Organelle interactions in neurons

Key research trends from publications:

• ER-ribosome coupling in axonal translation
• Multi-organelle coordination in mRNA distribution
• Proteomic mapping of neuronal compartments
• Implications for neurodegenerative disease
• Advanced proximity labeling techniques
• Neuronal signaling pathways

Scientific awards:

• ERC Starting Grant (2025)

His work spans neuroscience, cell biology, and RNA biology, with collaborations across Europe. All research outputs (27) are available via ORCID and Scopus profiles.